TV series
Penguin Town
Overview
In a picturesque South African town, an eclectic group of endangered penguins flock together to find mates, raise families and mix with the locals.
Details
- First air date
- 2021-06-16
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary, Kids
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- ZA
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Patton Oswalt as Self
Episodes
Episode 1: Homecoming
The penguins wash ashore for an annual takeover. Among them are longtime soul mates, a pair of newlyweds — and a misfit who needs professional help.
Episode 2: The Nest Generation
Junior settles in at the conservation center, the Bougainvilleas run into trouble with the locals, and the Culverts prepare to lay their first eggs.
Episode 3: Hot and Bothered
While Mrs. Culvert braves the heat to protect her nest, Junior builds his strength in rehab. Mr. Bougainvillea faces danger to feed his family.
Episode 4: Lost and Found
The Culverts split up in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, and a fishing trip takes Mrs. Bougainvillea away from home. Junior hits a major milestone.
Episode 5: Close Encounters
The Bougainvilleas' chicks start exploring on their own. The Courtyards discover that they’ve built their nest behind a home inhabited by humans.
Episode 6: Weekend Warriors
Lady Courtyard’s commute takes a sharp turn, unlikely saviors scare off the Bougainvilleas’ bullies, and the Wheelbarrows’ teens get some tough love.
Episode 7: Beyond the Nest
A female admirer follows Lord Courtyard home — but his lady isn't amused. The Wheelbarrows want to lay more eggs. Twig's ready to set out on his own.
Episode 8: Learning to Fly
Nature reclaims the streets of Penguin Town, Mr. Bougainvillea faces off with a fierce predator, and the blues may finally get to fly.
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